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Brisbane'32 calls for more accommodation

Brisbane'32 calls for more accommodation | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
With vacancy rates sitting below one per cent across much of
Queensland and the 2032 Olympic Games on the horizon, regional
councils and tourism bodies are turning their focus to abandoned
homes, hotels, and commercial buildings as potential solutions.
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The Great World Cup train robbery: NJ Transit whacks up prices 700%

The Great World Cup train robbery: NJ Transit whacks up prices 700% | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

April 15 – NJ Transit has plans to raise train ticket prices from New York City to MetLife Stadium during the World Cup to more than $100.
The Athletic first reported plans to hike prices for the eight matches that MetLife Stadium, including the World Cup final, in New Jersey will stage during the tournament. Typically, the commute costs $12.90 – the new prices represent a sevenfold rise for the World Cup.
An NJT spokesperson said: “The ticket prices for match day travel have not been finalized and any reference to cost would be unconfirmed speculation. 

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Glasgow 2026 criticised over beer official partner deal

The Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems warned that the partnership could increase consumption and described the agreement with the London-based brand JUBEL, which will be served at all venues, as disappointing.

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Trump budget omits 175bn for LA28 metro plan

The US president's administration's proposed federal funds does not include funding for Los Angeles metro's proposal to use thousands of buses to transport fans to the various venues hosting the 2028 Olympic Games.

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'Shocked' fans question hidden charge for LA28 tickets

'Shocked' fans question hidden charge for LA28 tickets | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

Olympic fans hoping to attend the Los Angeles 2028 Games have been left perplexed after discovering a raft of steep extra fees added at checkout, turning what seemed like straightforward ticket purchases into a costly surprise.

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Los Angeles drags out key deal for Games

Los Angeles drags out key deal for Games | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

Six months after the agreed deadline, the city and the LA28 organising committee still have not finalised the agreement setting out which extraordinary public services will be provided in 2028, how much they will cost and when they will be reimbursed.

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The Salzburg crisis: an idiot's guide

The Salzburg crisis: an idiot's guide | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

At this precise moment – though it may change by tonight – the Salzburg Festival is headless.

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Harley-Davidson Nights is set to go global

Harley-Davidson Nights is set to go global | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Harley-Davidson has confirmed its one-night international event, known as “Harley-Davidson Nights”, is going global this month.
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Vivid Seats expects further declines after $429m full-year net loss

Vivid Seats expects further declines after $429m full-year net loss | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Vivid Seats has forecast declines across revenue and adjusted earnings for the 2026 financial year after lower revenue and marketplace gross order value pushed the company to a net loss in 2025.
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Growing no-shows at Paralympics opening

Growing no-shows at Paralympics opening | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
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Lobby groups keep pressure on FIFA to drop dynamic ticket pricing for World Cup

Lobby groups keep pressure on FIFA to drop dynamic ticket pricing for World Cup | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
February 25 – International consumer rights organisation Euroconsumers and Football Supporters Europe have reiterated their call to FIFA to drop dynamic ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup. 
The two lobby groups highlighted a recent interview by FIFA president Gianni Infantino with CNBC  – during which Infantino confirmed the use dynamic ticket pricing for the World Cup  – to call out the practice as “a revenue-maximisation experiment.” They argue that it raises serious questions about  transparency, Read more …
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Milano Cortina's box office gains momentum

Milano Cortina's box office gains momentum | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

With around 1.3 million tickets sold and an average occupancy rate of 85%, the Winter Games reach the halfway point with a late surge in demand, driven by local spectators and by buyers still travelling to attend during the second week.

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Coventry's Godiva Festival will not be held in 2026

Coventry's Godiva Festival will not be held in 2026 | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Coventry City Council says rising costs and other issues mean there will be no event this year.
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Independent Venue Week: 'You don't do it for the money'

Independent Venue Week: 'You don't do it for the money' | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Grassroots venue owners say they don't do it for the money, it's the passion for it that drives them.
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Breaking: Billionaires cancel Salzburg funding

Breaking: Billionaires cancel Salzburg funding | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

A group of Austrian and German plutocrats have let it be known that they are withdrawing funding from the Salzburg Festival over its unjustified dismissal of artistic director Markus Hinterhäuser.

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LA28 unveils plan to boost regional economy

The organisers of the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games on Wednesday presented community leaders and business owners with a procurement strategy detailing how they will procure goods and services, with priority given to local and small firms.

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Breaking: Salzburg Festival names interim chief with no music profile

Breaking: Salzburg Festival names interim chief with no music profile | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

Vienna’s former Burgtheater director Karin Bergmann has been appointed ‘unanimously’ by the festival board to be artistic director for the next two years, following the abrupt dismissal of Markus Hinterhäuser.

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Calne Bike Meet 2026 coming to Wiltshire town soon

Calne Bike Meet 2026 coming to Wiltshire town soon | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Preparations are underway for an event that will see thousands of bikers descend on a Wiltshire town.
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World Cup 2026: Fifa ticket prices excessive, says FSE in formal complaint

World Cup 2026: Fifa ticket prices excessive, says FSE in formal complaint | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Football Supporters Europe files a formal complaint against Fifa over "excessive ticket prices" and "unfair purchasing conditions" for the World Cup.
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New major cycling event set to arrive in London this summer

New major cycling event set to arrive in London this summer | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
World Class Bike Racing are bringing a new event to the City of London on June 12 and 13
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Measuring the legacy and impact of major events: a toolkit

Measuring the legacy and impact of major events: a toolkit | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

Department for Culture,Media & Sport This report was authored by Dr Ricky Lawton, Jack Philips and Stephen McSwiney at Ipsos UK, Professor Simon Shibli and Professor Girish Ramchandani at Sheffield Hallam University, Professor Jonothan Neelands and Dr Mark Scott at The University of Warwick .

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Economic impact study predicts 2026 World Cup is worth $1.1bn to LA 

Economic impact study predicts 2026 World Cup is worth $1.1bn to LA  | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

March 4 – An updated economic impact study now projects the 2026 World Cup could generate $892 million across Los Angeles County, up nearly 50% from earlier estimates of $594 million.
Add in a projected $230 million in long-term tourism benefits tied to global media exposure, and the total climbs north of $1.1 billion.
The revised breakdown includes $515 million in direct visitor spending on hotels, restaurants, retail, transport, and entertainment.

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I'd be more impressed by research into the net, rather than gross, economic impact.  In any case, recent events make itall very uncertain.

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Ticket broker offers substantial returns for FIFA World Cup resale investment

Ticket broker offers substantial returns for FIFA World Cup resale investment | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Miami-based TicketKings touted returns as high as 87% for potential investors through a plan to resell FIFA World Cup tickets at steep markups, it has been reported.
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World Cup security concerns as US government shutdown prevents release of $990m in funding

World Cup security concerns as US government shutdown prevents release of $990m in funding | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

February 25 – Security preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States have been thrown into uncertainty after federal funding earmarked for host cities was frozen during a partial government shutdown.
Almost $900 million allocated to the 11 US host cities has yet to be released, prompting warnings at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing that delays could have “catastrophic” consequences if the money is not made available soon.

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Basant, Pakistan's famous but deadly kite festival, returns after 19-year ban

Basant, Pakistan's famous but deadly kite festival, returns after 19-year ban | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
After injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings, falls and celebratory gunfire, an event that dates back centuries returns.
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